Snoqualmie meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Snoqualmie council weighs essential services levy, new police chief; no decisions recorded yet

Snoqualmie city officials met multiple times over the past two weeks to consider a proposed essential services levy, capital project contracts, and the swearing-in of a new police chief. However, no final decisions have been recorded; minutes for all recent meetings have not yet been published, so the outcomes of these agenda items remain pending.

City Council meetings

The City Council held a special meeting on Aug. 3 to consider Resolution 1749, which proposes an essential city services levy. The agenda included public comment and a single item of special business on the levy. No vote or action has been reported.

Two additional special meetings, on Aug. 4 and Aug. 6, were held solely for executive sessions under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss potential litigation. These sessions were closed to the public, and no other business was scheduled.

On Aug. 10, the council held a roundtable and regular meeting. The agenda began with a closed session under RCW 42.30.140(4)(a) for collective bargaining. The regular portion included the swearing-in of Scott Miller as Police Chief, approval of the claims report dated Aug. 10, 2026, and consideration of AB26-048, which would authorize execution of contracts for previously appropriated capital projects. The council also discussed potential land use in the unincorporated urban growth area and received a flood event update.

Committee meetings

The Finance & Administration Committee met on Aug. 4 to review the Claims Report dated Aug. 10, 2026, discuss a flood event update, consider potential land use in the unincorporated UGA, and review a draft City Council agenda for Aug. 10.

The Parks & Public Works Committee also met on Aug. 4 to review execution of contracts for previously appropriated capital projects (AB26-048) and discuss which contract components should be included in presentations to the Council.

The Arts Commission met on Aug. 10 to approve minutes from July 20, 2026, and discuss marketing for the City Hall Gallery. No other substantive business was listed.

The Parks & Events Commission met on Aug. 11 to approve minutes from July 14, 2026, discuss its purpose and process, and set one or two goals that produce actions or outcomes. The agenda was mostly procedural, with no specific projects or contracts listed.

Coming up

Several meetings are scheduled in the next two weeks:

• **Aug. 18 – City Council Special Meeting:** Executive session on potential litigation under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). No votes or public decisions are scheduled.
• **Aug. 18 – Finance & Administration Committee:** Approval of minutes and a claims report, consideration of AB26-051 to execute the IAFF union contract, a presentation on King County’s permitting process by Leon Richardson, and discussion of 2027 legislative priorities.
• **Aug. 18 – Parks & Public Works Committee:** Approval of minutes and a presentation on the 2027 Landscape Services Contract, including scope and schedule considerations.
• **Aug. 25 – City Council Special Meeting:** Executive session regarding potential litigation under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i).

All upcoming meetings are open to the public except for the executive sessions, which are closed by state law. Residents are encouraged to check the city’s official meeting calendar for agendas and any changes.

Snoqualmie Council weighs essential services levy; no decisions published

Over the past two weeks, the Snoqualmie City Council held a roundtable on the 2027-2028 biennial budget, a series of special meetings, and committee sessions. The most significant item on the agenda was Resolution 1749, which would create an essential city services levy. As of this writing, minutes have not been published, so no official decisions or vote tallies are available.

Essential services levy

The council considered Resolution 1749 at its July 27 regular meeting and again at an August 3 special meeting. The August 3 agenda included public comment and a single item of special business on the levy. No action has been reported.

Budget and capital projects

At the July 27 roundtable, the council discussed the 2027-2028 biennial budget. The regular meeting that followed included consideration of several contract approvals: AB26-043 for the Canyon Springs Slope Stabilization Professional Service Agreement, and AB26-030 and AB26-042 for executing contracts for previously appropriated capital projects. The Parks & Public Works Committee also reviewed AB26-048 on August 4, which covers approval to execute contracts for previously appropriated capital projects. No decisions have been published.

Stormwater and other updates

The July 27 agenda included an annual update on the NPDES stormwater permit. The council also received a Fourth of July event update from police and fire. The Finance & Administration Committee on August 4 discussed a flood event update and potential land use in the unincorporated urban growth area, as well as a claims report dated August 10, 2026.

Executive sessions

The council held four special meetings (July 28, August 4, August 6, and an upcoming August 18) primarily to enter executive sessions to discuss potential litigation under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). These meetings were procedural and closed to the public for that portion. No other business was scheduled.

Coming up

• **August 10:** Arts Commission meeting to discuss City Hall Gallery marketing and approve July 20 minutes.
• **August 18:** City Council special meeting for executive session on potential litigation.

Snoqualmie committees and council lined up levy vote, capital contracts, and budget talks in late July

Snoqualmie's advisory committees and City Council held a packed schedule of meetings the week of July 20–28, with agendas centered on a proposed Essential City Services Levy, capital project contracts, and early discussions of the 2027–2028 biennial budget. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these sessions, the items below reflect what was scheduled for consideration, not confirmed outcomes.

Finance & Administration Committee — Resolution 1749 and claims

The Finance & Administration Committee was scheduled July 21 to approve minutes from July 7, 2026, review a claims report dated July 21, 2026, and take up Resolution 1749, an Essential City Services Levy. The agenda also listed a flood event update, potential land use in the unincorporated urban growth area, and a review of the draft City Council agenda for July 27, 2026.

City Council — July 27 roundtable and regular meeting

The City Council's July 27 session opened with a 6 p.m. roundtable discussion of the 2027–2028 Biennial Budget, followed by a 7 p.m. regular meeting. The regular agenda included AB26-047, Resolution 1749 — the same Essential City Services Levy item — along with AB26-043, a professional service agreement for slope stabilization at Canyon Springs, and AB26-030 and AB26-042, approvals to execute contracts for previously appropriated capital projects and programs. A NPDES Stormwater Permit annual update presentation was also scheduled.

Parks & Public Works Committee — capital contracts

On July 21, the Parks & Public Works Committee was set to vote on three items: AB26-030, approval to execute contracts for previously appropriated capital projects; AB26-042, approval to execute contracts for previously appropriated capital programs; and AB26-043, a professional service agreement for slope stabilization at Canyon Springs.

Public Safety Committee — SCORE Jail addendum and July 4 review

The Public Safety Committee agenda for July 20 included a presentation on AB26-044, the SCORE Jail interlocal agreement addendum, plus updates from Police and Fire on Fourth of July operations. The committee was also scheduled to discuss evacuation routes, Building Resilient Infrastructure Communities (BRIC), and King County Opioid Abatement Council Settlement Funds.

Planning Commission — land capacity and zone changes

The Planning Commission's July 20 agenda featured a Historical Design Review Application and three presentations by consultant BERK: a Land Capacity Analysis, Land Use and Housing Issues and Options, and Potential Zone Changes.

Other committees

The Community Development Committee met July 20 to approve June 15, 2026, minutes and discuss the CED 2026 Workplan; public comments were not scheduled. The Arts Commission met the same day to discuss the Art Off The Rails project, with updates on Chalk the Block and a Call for Artists.

Executive sessions on potential litigation

The council held or scheduled multiple special meetings — July 21, July 22, and two on July 28 — each primarily to enter executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss potential litigation. The July 22 special meeting also included discussion of the 2027–2028 biennial budget. No votes or public hearings were scheduled for these sessions.

Coming up

• **Aug. 4 — City Council Special Meeting:** Executive session on potential litigation under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i); no other business scheduled.
• **Aug. 4 — Finance & Administration Committee:** Review of an Aug. 10, 2026, claims report, flood event update, potential land use in the unincorporated UGA, and the draft Aug. 10, 2026, City Council agenda.
• **Aug. 4 — Parks & Public Works Committee:** Consideration of AB26-048, approval to execute contracts for previously appropriated capital projects, and discussion of which contract components should be included in presentations to the Council.

All recent-meeting items above are drawn from published agendas; minutes were not available as of this report. Readers can verify outcomes once minutes are posted to the city's official meeting records.

Snoqualmie Roundup: Budget Talks, City Services Levy, and Capital Project Contracts on Tap

Snoqualmie's advisory committees and commissions have been busy over the past two weeks, but residents should note that minutes have not yet been published for any of the five recent meetings held between July 6 and July 15. That means no final actions from those sessions can be confirmed yet. The most consequential items now move to upcoming committee meetings, where votes are scheduled on a city services levy and several capital project contracts.

Budget and Essential City Services Levy

The 2027–2028 biennial budget has been a recurring topic across multiple meetings. The Finance & Administration Committee discussed the budget on July 7, and the City Council held a special meeting on July 13 to discuss it alongside a potential city services levy. Resolution 1749, the Essential City Services Levy, was listed for discussion at both meetings.

On July 21, the Finance & Administration Committee is scheduled to discuss and vote on Resolution 1749. The committee will also review a claims report dated July 21, 2026, receive a flood event update, discuss potential land use in the unincorporated Urban Growth Area, and review the draft City Council agenda for July 27, 2026.

Capital Project Contracts

The Parks & Public Works Committee meets July 21 to vote on three items:

• **AB26-030** — approval to execute contracts for previously appropriated capital projects.
• **AB26-042** — approval to execute contracts for previously appropriated capital programs.
• **AB26-043** — approval of a professional service agreement for slope stabilization at Canyon Springs.

All three involve contracts for projects whose funding has already been appropriated.

BESS Moratorium and Public Safety

The City Council's July 13 regular meeting included a public hearing on a BESS (battery energy storage system) moratorium. The Public Safety Committee had previously discussed the Bess Ordinance on July 6. The council agenda also listed an executive session to discuss potential litigation under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). None of these items were scheduled for final vote on July 13.

The Public Safety Committee meets again July 20 to review a presentation on AB26-044, the SCORE Jail ILA Addendum. The agenda also includes Fourth of July operations updates from Police and Fire, a discussion on evacuation routes, a Building Resilient Infrastructure Communities (BRIC) discussion, and King County Opioid Abatement Council Settlement Funds.

City Administrator

The July 13 City Council agenda listed the swearing in of Andrea Lehner as City Administrator.

Parks, Arts, and Economic Development

The Parks & Events Commission met July 14 to discuss its purpose, process, and future outlook, and to approve May 12, 2026 minutes. The Economic Development Commission met July 15 to discuss commission priorities and receive a report on the Sno-Fi pilot program, with a five-minute chamber report also on the agenda. No binding decisions or public hearings were scheduled for either meeting.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meets July 20 to consider a Historical Design Review Application. Staff will present a Land Capacity Analysis prepared by BERK, and the commission will discuss Land Use and Housing Issues and Options and Potential Zone Changes, both also prepared by BERK.

Coming Up

• **July 20** — Arts Commission, Public Safety Committee, Planning Commission, and Community Development Committee all meet. The Community Development Committee will discuss the 2026 Workplan; public comments will not be taken during that session.
• **July 21** — Finance & Administration Committee (vote scheduled on Resolution 1749) and Parks & Public Works Committee (votes scheduled on AB26-030, AB26-042, and AB26-043).
• **July 27** — City Council meeting (draft agenda under review).

Snoqualmie Council Holds Public Hearing on Transportation Plan, Weighs Ordinances on Covered Loads, E-Motorcycles

The Snoqualmie City Council held a public hearing on the 2027–2033 Transportation Improvement Plan during a June 22 special and regular meeting, but no votes were taken on the plan or several ordinances that received second readings. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published.

Council Reviews Transportation Plan, Pending Ordinances

The June 22 agenda included a public hearing for the six-year Transportation Improvement Plan, which outlines capital projects for streets, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure. The council also conducted second readings of three ordinances:

• Ordinance 1323 (Covered Loads)
• Ordinance 1324 (E-Motorcycle Amendment)
• An animal cruelty ordinance (no ordinance number provided)

First readings were held for budget amendments. The council also considered approval of multiple contracts, including the Sandy Cove contract and capital program contracts, as well as an amendment to the interlocal agreement for fire and EMS service to the Echo Glen Children’s Center. Because the meeting was agenda-only at the time of this reporting, no final decisions or vote tallies are available.

An executive session on litigation and a presentation on housing by Josh Brown of the Puget Sound Regional Council preceded the regular meeting.

Public Safety Committee to Weigh Police Coalition Agreement

The Snoqualmie Public Safety Committee will meet on Monday, July 6, at a time and location listed on the city’s website. The committee’s agenda includes:

• **AB26-041:** Addendum to the Interlocal Agreement with the Coalition of Small Police Agencies
• Discussion of the Bess Ordinance
• Approval of minutes from the committee’s June 15 meeting

No additional details on the Bess Ordinance or the coalition addendum are available in the agenda summary.

Finance Committee to Discuss 2027–2028 Budget, Services Levy

On Tuesday, July 7, the Finance & Administration Committee will take up the 2027–2028 biennial budget and a resolution (Resolution 1749) for an Essential City Services Levy. Other discussion items include:

• A recent flood event and its impacts
• Potential land use in the unincorporated Urban Growth Area (UGA)
• A claims report dated July 7, 2026
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

No specific budget figures or levy amounts were listed in the agenda.

Coming Up

• **July 6 – Public Safety Committee:** Consideration of police coalition addendum and Bess Ordinance.
• **July 7 – Finance & Administration Committee:** Discussion of 2027–2028 budget and essential services levy.

Residents can find full agendas, minutes, and meeting links on the city’s official website. All meetings are open to the public.